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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

12

Dance Night Sparks Unexpected Plans at Home

In a suburban home Grace Hayes contemplates marriage as Jim Gleason courts her. Meanwhile Tom and Mabel debate the newer generation’s outlook on love and stability. An accidental overhearing leads to a turning moment for all, ending with reconciled hopes and a changed outlook on romance. Grace previously rejected marriage, yet the evening yields a hopeful, tentative accord among the foursome.

Grace Hayes Tom James Jim Gleason Gleason Grace James Gleason Jimmy Mabel Jim Gleasons

Lace Hat Dilemma Sparks Christmas Day Miracle

A clerk, Bill Kemp, handles a lace hat return from a timid buyer who paid a dollar deposit and plans to give the hat to charity. He escorts her to fetch a basket to deliver the hat, then sends a note to stamp the purchase on his card. Later, the violet-eyed woman surprises him with a hatbox and a lace hat as a birthday gift.

Kemp Exchange Department Bill Kemp

Public sentiment favors less government ownership in utilities

George Gallup reports strong U S opposition to government ownership of railroads banks and electric power firms with about 60 to 70 percent disapproving across sectors railroads 60 percent disapprove banks 69 percent disapprove electric power 63 percent disapprove and lower approval in each case reflecting a trend reported by the American Institute of Public Opinion.

United States George Gallup The American Institute of Public Opinion

Testimonial Available for World War II Veterans

The President authorized a World War II testimonial for all personnel who served in any U S Armed Forces from Sept 16 1940 to six months after the current emergency ends. Capt Durwood A Daugherty of the Cape Girardeau district recruiting station will present testimonials to eligible ex service members upon presentation of honorable discharge or release papers.

United States Durwood A. Daugherty Cape Girardeau District

REA Cooperative Changes Its Name to Electric Cooperative

The Scott New Madrid Mississippi Cooperative Association, a Rural Electrification Administration unit, changes its name to Scott New Madrid Mississippi Electric Cooperative, announced by superintendent H. M. Zaricor.

REA Cooperative Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Cooperative Association Rural Electrification Administration Unit Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative H. M. Zaricor

Post Office Urges 3-Cent Stamp on Greeting Cards

To assure delivery of Christmas greeting cards patrons are urged to mail them at first-class rate of 3 cents. Cards mailed at third class 1 1/2 cents cannot be forwarded or returned and do not receive directory service.

Morehouse Schools Closed Over Influenza Outbreak

Morehouse schools shut Monday due to influenza and colds with nearly 300 pupils absent at session start. City health officer Dr. Sarno says the epidemic may peak this week and schools may reopen next Monday if no new cases appear. The piece notes an old church custom about not appearing gloved before clergy.

Morehouse E. E. Street 8. M. Sarno

Linda Boyce to spend holidays with parents here

Linda Boyce, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Boyce and student in Tucson, Arizona, will spend holidays with her parents here seeking climate aid for her health. The piece notes spelling variants gaol and jail and that both are pronounced alike. Ads are described as news.

Linda Boyce Charley Boyce Tucson Arizona

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